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AK55 VGT

2005 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,206 mi
Last recorded70,206 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,643 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 61,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 55,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,108 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,788 miles

ADDED 1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS AND THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS LIKE IT MAY NEED CHANGING.

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THERE IS 2 NAILS IN THE TREAD

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,249 miles

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

OSF WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT.

SMALL NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 29 Jan 2011 41,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

OSF WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT.

SMALL NAIL IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,221 miles

OSF AND NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN RIGHT TO TEST MIN AND DISCS HAVE A WEAR LIP AND BRAKE NEED CHECKING ASAP

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,558 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AK55 VGT is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 VGT registered?

AK55 VGT is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AK55 VGT safe to buy?

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